RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Armed Forces prayed for lasting peace and national unity on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, extending Eid greetings to the nation, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
On the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Adha, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, COAS & CDF, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, extend heartfelt greetings and felicitations to the people of Pakistan, the ISPR said on Wednesday.
The Armed Forces of Pakistan pray for lasting peace, prosperity, and unity of the nation, while paying tribute to the resilience of the Pakistani people and the sacrifices of Shuhada, Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies, and citizens who continue to safeguard the homeland.
The military’s media wing said Eid al-Adha symbolizes sacrifice, faith, and solidarity, adding that the Pakistan Armed Forces remain steadfast in their sacred duty to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country and stand shoulder to shoulder with the nation in pursuit of peace and stability.
On this blessed occasion, special homage is paid to the families of Shuhada-e-Pakistan whose unparalleled sacrifices continue to strengthen the foundations of the nation.
“Pakistan Hamesha Zindabad,” the statement concluded.
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